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Private Tour DE Bilbao Historical Center

Bilbao, Spainby Abaq DMC Spain

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish

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Overview

Discover Bilbao EN a fascinating guided walking tour combining art, history and modernity. We start at the iconic Guggenheim Museum, admiring its avant-garde architecture from the outside, and follow a route that borders the estuary, crosses the urban heart of the Ensanche and takes us POR gems such as the stadium DE San Mamés or the Palais Euskalduna. We walk POR the elegant Gran Vía, visit museums, squares and theaters, until we reach the old town, where DE finish the tour in front of the majestic Cathedral of Santiago. An experience that showcases the soul DE Bilbao, from its modern transformation to its rich cultural tradition.

What's included

  • Accredited Official Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Meals

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

    Pass by

    Find your Guide in front of DE Puppy's floral sculpture outside the iconic POR contemaneous art museum, famous for its DE Frank Gehry designed titanium structure.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    20 min

    DE rna landscaped square, heart of the new Bilbao, surrounded by contemporary architecture.

  3. 3

    Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

    Pass by

    Collection DE classical and modern art, from the 12th century to the present. An essential cultural stop (OUTDOOR ONLY).

  4. 4

    Estadio de San Mames

    Pass by

    “The Cathedral of football”, home of the Athletic Club. An example DE modern sports architecture (OUTDOOR ONLY).

  5. 5

    Palacio Euskalduna de Congresos y de la Musica

    Pass by

    DE conference and music center, located next to the estuary. It represents the cultural renewal DE the city (OUTDOOR ONLY).

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    20 min

    DE city backbone, revitalized as a space DE walk and coexistence, with spectacular views.

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    30 min

    Former warehouse DE wine transformed EN cultural and DE leisure center POR Philippe Starck.

  8. 8

    Stop 8

    20 min

    Main commercial and financial artery, with stately buildings and vibrant urban atmosphere.

  9. 9

    Stop 9

    Pass by

    Impressive set DE skyscrapers, symbol of modern Bilbao, with access to the Zubizuri Bridge (OUTDOOR ONLY).

  10. 10

    Stop 10

    20 min

    Neo-Baroque building on the banks DE la ria, seat of the municipal government, with a striking staircase (OUTDOOR ONLY)

  11. 11

    Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

    Pass by

    Inspired EN Opéra DE Paris, ES this theatre is a neo-Baroque gem EN route to the Old Town (OUTDOOR ONLY)

  12. 12

    Catedral de Santiago

    Pass by

    14th century Gothic temple, endpoint of the tour and spiritual heart of the Old Town (OUTDOOR ONLY)

Meeting and pickup

Find your Guide at the Guggenheim Museum, right in front of the puppy floral sculpture (Puppy). The Guide will wear an identifying pendant with your name on it.

You will find your Guide at the meeting point DE or the Guide will wait for you in the hotel/apartment lobby if previously established.

End point

Flexible DE end point. DE depending on the meeting point, the visit will end at one location or another.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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